Tag: ID Fraud

Almost 50million Turkish personal details have been posted online to a server in Romania as half the population of Turkey exposed to ID fraud. This of course puts all of these citizens at risk of identity theft, data hacks and privacy violations. It is not known who is behind the leaks as no one has

Icann, the company which helps control the internet’s infrastructure has called for plans to end website owner’s anonymity. In a move that has provoked strong opposition, Icann hopes the move will mean more transparency when it comes to those who publish websites. At present, anyone who registers a domain has to provide contact details, but this

It has been announced by the Internal Revenue Service that over 100,000 people’s information have been access through an unauthorised breach of security online. Hackers access taxpayer’s information in IRS breach, confirmed to be through on online system implemented by the IRS themselves. The ‘Get Transcript’, which allowed taxpayers access to a wealth of personal information

Ofcom research has revealed that seven out of ten internet users in the UK are more than happy to give personal information, however only one in five are willing to give out credit card information. The research survey carried out by the UK’s telecom regulator Ofcom of almost 2000 adults, focussing on internet usage and how concerned

Low cost airline Ryanair have confirmed that the company have lost over $5million after fraudsters access the funds via a Chinese bank. Hackers steal $5million from airline by withdrawing the money through an electronic transfer, but it is still not known who is behind the attack. The Irish Times have reported that Ryanair regularly purchases fuel with dollars

With the introduction of Apple’s new simple paying system, vulnerabilities have been discovered in the system which has lead to fraudster’s targeting Apple Pay. The new quick and easy mobile way of paying for items is usually secured by requiring fingerprint recognition on iPhones. But the issue now is that these hackers have found a

Whenever you connect to the internet, either from home or through a public wifi network, you are vulnerable to attacks if you do not take the correct precautions. With so many hacking and security issues in the news lately, it is very important you take the necessary steps in making sure your own data and